Germany. An Unusual Napoleonic German Cross In Silver Hold to his accolades but he

to his accolades but he became increasingly despondent with mounting red-tape and pen-pushers - it was said he ‘obeyed only the rules he agreed with’

small chip evident in the navy blue enamels

Commemorative Army Medal 1905

230 mm x 307 mm x 35 mm in depth

The certificate states that Oberjäger (Senior Rifleman) Josef Lemmen of the 13th Company of Mountain Troop Regiment 738 was awarded the Small Silver Merit Medal on May 30

Germany. An Unusual Napoleonic German Cross In Silver Hold to his accolades but heConstructed of plain silver (about 1 mm thick), finely hand engraved "Germania" on obverse and "Victoria" on reverse, further hand engraved shape of the cross, 36. 6mm x 49. 0mm, stamped into ring "F. V." and "13" (for 13 Loth), of very good quality manufacture, in worn condition; circa early 1800's manufacture, very nicely done and very rare.